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Einstein's Big Idea

Albert Einstein's E=mc2 equation was made possible by groundbreaking scientific discoveries, which had a profound impact on the development of nuclear energy.

The docudrama explores the scientific discoveries that led to Albert Einstein's famous equation E=mc2, including Faraday's discovery of electromagnetic fields, Lavoisier's finding that mass is never lost, and du Chatelet's demonstration of Newton's calculation error. It also covers Einstein's 1905 papers that revolutionized science and Lise Meitner's work on uranium, which led to the conclusion that splitting an atom would release massive energy.

Info about Einstein's Big Idea

Studio(s): ARTE, NDR

Originally Released: United States, Oct 11, 2005

Production Countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Drama, History